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General Atomics · 12 hours ago

Program Finance Analyst

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$74K/yr - $129K/yr

6+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development. The Program Financial Analyst will support the Electromagnetic Systems group by applying Earned Value Management procedures, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with government requirements.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with Project Managers, Control Account Management team (CAMs), and senior technical personnel to ensure uniform application of Earned Value Management procedures

Assist in preparation of Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR), Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR), Estimates At Completion (EACs), and related variance analysis reports for customers and program management

Maintain Earned Value requirements, including monthly CDRL reporting, Audit preparation, and ad-hoc requests to support customer requirements

Support the transition from IPMR to IPMDAR reporting standards and ensure full compliance with current government requirements, including data-driven delivery in JSON/XML formats and CDRL submissions via the EVM Central Repository

Ensure completeness and accuracy of all IPMDAR-related data artifacts, including Performance Narrative Reports (Format 5), Schedule Performance (Format 6), and Cost Performance (Format 7)

May interface directly with DCMA auditors / standard surveillance

Assist management in program setup and control; establish and maintain cost/schedule baseline and enforce strict change control

Assist in the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and related dictionaries

Provide program planning support, including scheduling, budgeting, performance monitoring, variance analysis, status reporting, data validation, and resource planning

Track subcontractor status and material receipts, open commitments, and termination liability

May assist in development of new business proposals

Monitor and assure budget availability, proper approval authorization, and charge accounts

Deliver clear, timely, accurate, and validated information to task leaders and program managers, along with well-founded recommendations to support decision-making

Utilizes knowledge of MS Excel programming

Assist in the development of Program Control procedures and desktop guides

Utilizes experience with databases for dashboarding and metrics reporting

Develop standard and ad hoc reports; identify issues, exceptions, and variances; develop solutions to moderately complex issues; follow GA-EMS processes and procedures to support business and regulatory agency requirements

Performs other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Earned Value ManagementMS ExcelSAPDELTEK COBRAMicrosoft ProjectFinance backgroundGeneral accounting knowledgeOrganizational skillsEffective communication

Required

Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline, along with six or more years of related experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education

Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required

Must possess two or more years of experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

Ability to maintain Earned Value requirements, including monthly CDLR reporting, Audit preparation and ad-hoc request to support customer requirements required

Experience interfacing directly with DCMA auditors / standard surveillance required

Must be proficient in Excel: V-look ups, Pivot tables, etc

Must have general knowledge of accounting principles, planning and tracking procedures and manufacturing systems in a research or production environment

Possess good organizational skills

An effective communicator with the ability to write, interpret and explain programmatic issues

Knowledgeable and experienced with the following electronic software: word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and project management

US Citizenship is required